(Jing/Pixabay) Soil pH is an important factor in farming because it influences many aspects of plant growth and development. It is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of soil and is expressed on a scale ranging from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral. In general, plants grow best when the soil pH is...
Container gardening offers numerous benefits, such as flexibility, mobility, and the ability to grow plants in various environments. Choosing the right containers for your plants provides an optimal growth environment with control over soil quality, moisture levels, and drainage. Containers allow...
Pollinators play a vital role in the reproduction of plants by transferring pollen from the male parts of flowers to the female parts, enabling fertilization and the production of fruits and seeds. Without pollinators, many plants would struggle to reproduce and could even face extinction. In...
By James Sam EARLY MORNING A child spends his morning recreationally at a muddy field In the southern province of Rwanda, I spent two weeks living in a town just off the district of Kamonyi, known by the locals as Prefegitura ya Kibungo. A small locality detached from the ongoings of Kigali, the...
By James Sam It is a common idea to have that to escape the familiarity of our homes, we must seek novel settings. To bask in the presence of foreign flora and grand views, an adventure far beyond the borders of our homeland. But this is not the case. Confined within a frame, at times completely...
A passion for agriculture led Marchefren Umali from Ragay, Camarines Sur to become the owner of the Umali Family Dragon Fruit Farm, a thriving venture that showcases a diverse range of dragon fruit varieties. There are over 100 varieties of dragon fruit available in the Philippines. Here are...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Victor Wembanyama dismissed the soaring hype swirling around him on Wednesday as he prepares to become the most sought-after No.1 pick in the NBA draft since LeBron James. *French basketball player Victor Wembanyama speaks during a press event ahead of the NBA draft, in New York...
Marchefren Umali, a resident of Ragay, Camarines Sur, comes from a family of farmers. After graduating with an engineering degree in 2020, Marchefren realized that his heart still lay in agriculture. He is now the owner of the Umali Family Dragon Fruit Farm. Marchefren Umali, owner of Umali Family...
Adonis Reyes with freshly harvested brown eggs. (Adonis Reyes) Adonis Reyes is a 27-year-old farmer from Camiling, Tarlac. Originally an elementary school teacher, he recognized the untapped business potential in agriculture, leading him to establish his own agribusiness. In this article, we will...
By James Sam It’s Father’s Day weekend and the countless ways we can celebrate our dads take center stage. From fathers fond of fashion, to the sporty and active, to the tech enthusiasts, SM Supermalls covers all the bases for the celebration of your dad on his special day. GAMER DAD Save...
Adonis Reyes, a 27-year-old farmer from Camiling, Tarlac, currently works as an elementary teacher at Mariano Ponce Elementary. Despite enjoying teaching, he questioned whether it would be his lifelong profession. When the pandemic struck, he found himself staying in his province and reflecting on...
ONE FOR THE ROAD The last time I saw my dad, he had just been diagnosed with a malignant tumor. Thankfully, I was able to fly over to England immediately and spend a little time with him. When it came time for me to leave, he insisted on driving me to the airport just so we could spend some extra...
